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10 Cents / 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1969 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.62 mm |
| Thickness | 1.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 November 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Māori koruru (carved mask) with Māori rafter patterns, decimal denomination in numerals above, pre-decimal equivalent in words below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
J B
ONE SHILLING
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
From the Reserve Bank of New Zealand websiteOn the lettering: "The word Shilling was included on the 10 cent coin to assist with the transition to decimal currency, it featured on minting of the 10c coin for the years 1967, 1968 and 1969 and was dropped in 1970. The 1968 10 cent coin minting were for collectors sets only."
On the significance of the Māori design: "Koruru feature particularly strongly at the apex of the gable of a large carved house that was symbolic of the face of an important Māori ancestor from that part of the country. This particular koruru was designed by Mr James Berry specifically for use on New Zealand currency and is representative of designs from various regions."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Cents / 1 Shilling coin from New Zealand featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) is that it was the first coin to feature the Queen's portrait without a crown. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on coins and was intended to give the coin a more modern and informal look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents / 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1967-1969 coin.
